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adminisThe Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as tough but essential steps toward securing Nigeria’s long-term prosperity. Momoh stated this on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Speaking on the theme “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity,” the…
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At Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, Beijing time, GAC Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China, launched the all-electric Toyota bZ7 – a sign that the brand is accelerating its commitment to meeting the diverse user needs in China’s highly competitive auto market. Pre-orders are now open but GAC Toyota did not disclose…
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Is There a Genuine “UAE Made Electric Car” Yet? and Why? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been synonymous with oil wealth, desert landscapes, and futuristic skylines—but in recent years, it’s undergone a quiet revolution toward sustainability. With ambitious national strategies like UAE Net Zero by 2050 and Dubai’s Green Mobility Initiative, electric vehicles…
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adminisBennett Oghifo Dana Motors Limited, a leading manufacturer of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable mobility and Nigerian automotive innovation at the just-concluded Abuja International Motor Fair 2025. The brand drew significant attention as it unveiled an impressive lineup of its latest electric and CNG-powered vehicles, including the locally assembled…
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The Kia PV5 van is not expected to arrive here until later 2026. But overseas it has been taking the world by storm. Adding to the PV5’s credentials is its now being awarded the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY) prize. The award was presented on November 19 at the IVOTY Award in…
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Car manufacturers are quickly learning that a software-defined vehicle is not an easy thing to, well, define. It’s a whole new world for auto manufacturers who once just had to worry about suspension design, engines or other oily bits, but now find themselves in the wonderful world of matching computer hardware specs with UX…
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The AUDI E SUV Concept is the AUDI brand’s second model following the AUDI E5 Sportback. The E5 Sportback is based on the AUDI E Concept unveiled in November 2024 and was officially launched on September 16. (AUDI E SUV Concept. Image credit: AUDI) AUDI the new brand jointly launched by Audi and SAIC,…
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. October saw plugin EVs take 33.3% share in Germany, up from 23.6% year on year. BEV volumes were up 48%, while PHEVs increased by 60%. Overall auto volume was 250,133 units, up some 8% YoY. The best-selling BEV was the Skoda Elroq. The October…
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adminisAs part of the plans of the Federal Government to empower young Nigerians with technical skills that will drive the nation’s transition to cleaner and more affordable energy, the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives has kicked off an intensive training on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion technology in…
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With its dual battery configurations the Japanese OEM’s second electric model balances range anxiety against charging convenience Mazda has started rolling out left-hand drive variants of the new 6e in European markets. Sold as the EZ-6 in China, the model is offered solely as an EV in Europe. The second electric model from the…
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adminisNigeria’s ambition to build a competitive and sustainable automotive industry received renewed momentum on Monday as top government officials, industry players, and global mobility brands gathered at Eagle Square for the opening of the 25th Abuja International Motor Fair. The Silver Jubilee edition, organised by BKG Exhibitions, brought together vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, component producers,…
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Volvo Cars announced today that 2025 Volvo EX90 owners in the United States can now harness the power of bi-directional charging through dcbel’s Ara Home Energy Station, turning their vehicle into a versatile energy source whenever it’s needed most. The EX90, the company’s flagship fully electric SUV, is the first Volvo car equipped with…
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